Shift Leader

Shift Leader - City of London - FM Service Provider - £66,800 per annum + £2,500 shift allowance

A leading facilities management service provider is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to oversee a site-based engineering team within a large, modern commercial office building in the City of London.

Working in a high-specification, business-critical environment, you will support and lead the engineering team to ensure the safe and effective operation of all building services. The role will remain predominantly hands-on, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems, while also overseeing day-to-day coordination, reporting and communication with clients, contractors and management. The successful candidate must be HVAP qualified, with strong electrical technical knowledge and proven experience within commercial building services. You will be confident leading engineers, maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring high standards of service delivery. Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach are essential.

Hours of work:

7 -7, Continental, Day & Nights

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of technical services across the site, managing shift engineers and specialist contractorsSupervise and support the on-site engineering team, ensuring an efficient and customer-focused serviceAct as HV Authorised Person (HVAP), ensuring the safe operation and compliance of high-voltage systemsManage PPM and reactive maintenance, ensuring works are completed correctly and within agreed timescalesEnsure all statutory, technical and health & safety compliance requirements are maintainedOperate and enforce Safe Systems of Work, including Permit to Work (PTW), RAMS and isolation proceduresMaintain accurate maintenance, compliance and operational recordsLead the investigation and reporting of operational incidents and technical issuesEnsure engineers and contractors are suitably trained, equipped and working safelyConduct and contribute to monthly technical, compliance and health & safety reviewsBuild strong working relationships with the client, contractors, building occupants and wider management teamProvide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering team during day-to-day operations and critical incidentsRequirements
Fully electrically or mechanically qualified – City & Guilds / HNC / HND or equivalentHVAP qualification – essentialStrong electrical or mechanical technical backgroundPrevious experience in a Shift Leader, Lead Engineer or similar supervisory roleProven experience within commercial building maintenance / building servicesStrong leadership and team management skillsGood knowledge of health & safety, statutory compliance and Safe Systems of WorkExperience with Permit to Work (PTW), RAMS and HV systemsStrong client-facing and communication skillsCompetent IT skills, including Microsoft OfficePlease send your CV to katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.